Prepare against Sergei Tiviakov
GM · NLD · World #327 classical · FIDE ID 1008013
When preparing against Sergei Tiviakov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 16.2% over 99 games.
Our database contains 3,416 games by Sergei Tiviakov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Tiviakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Tiviakov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,545 | 2,699 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,602 | 2,667 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,653 | 2,689 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,416 | 1,563 | 1,450 | 402 | 45.8% |
| As White | 1,750 | 935 | 673 | 142 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 1,666 | 628 | 777 | 260 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Tiviakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Tiviakov's side.
First moves as White (1,750 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,737 | 99.3% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tiviakov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tiviakov usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tiviakov usually continues d4 (78.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tiviakov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tiviakov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Tiviakov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (717 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 406 | 56.6% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 233 | 32.5% | 69.5% |
| e6 | 70 | 9.8% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.0% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (622 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 620 | 99.7% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Sergei Tiviakov's chess games
All 3,416 games by Sergei Tiviakov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,563 wins, 1,450 draws, 402 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 224 | 135/79/10 | 60.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 175 | 95/65/15 | 54.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 157 | 78/63/16 | 49.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 145 | 89/46/10 | 61.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 126 | 57/52/17 | 45.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 92 | 43/39/10 | 46.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 86 | 46/32/8 | 53.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 73 | 23/49/1 | 31.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 49 | 25/18/6 | 51.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 47 | 24/19/4 | 51.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 327 | 99/175/53 | 30.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 230 | 113/90/27 | 49.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 99 | 16/62/21 | 16.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 97 | 21/55/21 | 21.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 95 | 21/62/12 | 22.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 94 | 54/28/12 | 57.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 90 | 38/40/12 | 42.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 65 | 22/33/10 | 33.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 61 | 18/27/16 | 29.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 49 | 22/22/5 | 44.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,799 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | B51 |
| Sep 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,717 | 18th chT-CRO 1A | C65 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexei Shirov | 2,715 | Madrid | E12 |
| Jul 2012 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,712 | chT-TUR | C65 |
| Jan 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,708 | 75th Tata Steel Challengers | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corus | 2010 | 52 | 20.5 | 2,636 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2018 | 44 | 29.5 | 2,634 |
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,521 |
| ch-RUS | 1996 | 33 | 18 | 2,526 |
| ch-NED | 2022 | 32 | 17 | 2,622 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 31 | 23 | 2,643 |
| Hoogovens | 1996 | 28 | 16 | 2,681 |
| chT-POR | 2014 | 26 | 22.5 | 2,656 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Loek Van Wely (33 games) · Erwin L'Ami (28 games) · Michael Adams (26 games) · Ivan Sokolov (23 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (19 games) · Erik Van den Doel (17 games) · Sipke Ernst (17 games) · Friso Nijboer (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Tiviakov's chess games?
3,416 games by Sergei Tiviakov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sergei Tiviakov has played.
What does Sergei Tiviakov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,750 games with White in our database, Sergei Tiviakov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Tiviakov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games).
What openings does Sergei Tiviakov play as White?
As White, Sergei Tiviakov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (224 games, 60.3% win rate); Sicilian (175 games, 54.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (157 games, 49.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,750 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Tiviakov play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Tiviakov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (327 games, 30.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (230 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (99 games, 16.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,666 games.
What is Sergei Tiviakov's FIDE rating?
Sergei Tiviakov is currently rated 2,545 in classical chess, 2,602 in rapid and 2,653 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,699 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Sergei Tiviakov played?
Our database contains 3,416 games by Sergei Tiviakov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 1,563 wins, 1,450 draws, 402 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Tiviakov?
3,416 games by Sergei Tiviakov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.